Current Affairs 2th January 2024 : Daily GK Update in English

1. Which global tech conference brought together leading figures in technology and innovation over the weekend?
(a) CES (Consumer Electronics Show)
(b) Davos World Economic Forum
(c) Web Summit
(d) MWC (Mobile World Congress)
Answer: (a) CES (Consumer Electronics Show)
2. In a major political shakeup, what European country witnessed the collapse of its coalition government?
(a) Italy
(b) Germany
(c) Spain
(d) France
Answer: (a) Italy
3. Which renowned fashion designer was awarded the Legion of Honour, France's highest civilian award?
(a) Giorgio Armani
(b) Donatella Versace
(c) Tom Ford
(d) Virgil Abloh (posthumously)
Answer: (d) Virgil Abloh (posthumously
4. According to a new report, what major environmental threat is reaching a "tipping point" due to climate change?
(a) Ocean acidification
(b) Deforestation
(c) Biodiversity loss
(d) Ozone depletion
Answer: (a) Ocean acidification
5. Scientists announced the discovery of a potentially habitable planet orbiting which nearby star?
(a) Proxima Centauri
(b) Teegarden's Star
(c) Wolf 359
(d) TRAPPIST-1
Answer: (c) Wolf 359
6. Which country experienced a deadly avalanche claiming the lives of several climbers on Mount K2?
(a) Nepal
(b) Pakistan
(c) India
(d) China
Answer: (b) Pakistan
7. In a significant move, which airline announced it would launch the world's longest non-stop commercial flight?
(a) Qantas
(b) Singapore Airlines
(c) Emirates
(d) United Airlines
Answer: (d) United Airlines
8. What global sports event kicked off its qualifying stage for the upcoming edition?
(a) FIFA World Cup
(b) Olympic Games
(c) Cricket World Cup
(d) Rugby World Cup
Answer: (d) Rugby World Cup
9. In a surprising move, which renowned musician announced their retirement from touring?
(a) Elton John
(b) Paul McCartney
(c) Bruce Springsteen
(d) Stevie Wonder
Answer: (d) Stevie Wonder
10. Which controversial piece of legislation passed by the Israeli Parliament sparked condemnation from human rights groups?
(a) Anti-Boycott law
(b) Religious conversion ban
(c) Land expropriation measure
(d) Citizenship amendment bill
Answer: (c) Land expropriation measure